What Promises Should a Christian Bride Make in Her Wedding Vows? (With Real Examples)
Hey, friend!
If you’re a Christian Bride preparing to write your own wedding vows, you might be wondering:
“What kinds of promises should I make to my husband on our wedding day?”
You want your vows to be meaningful, faith-filled, and true to who you are — but staring at a blank page can feel so intimidating.
Between planning timelines, guest lists, and vendor emails, finding the right words may be the last thing you want to do right now.
I’ve been there.
When I wrote my own vows, I wanted every promise to reflect both my heart and my faith — and that’s exactly what I help brides like you do every day.
💍 Tip for Writing Christ-Centered Wedding Vows
My best advice is: Visualize the kind of wife you want to be—the one God is calling you to become.
Instead of starting with pressure to “sound perfect,” start with a prayerful question like:
“Lord, what kind of wife are You calling me to be?”
Do you long to be a wife who is...
Patient in seasons of waiting?
Compassionate when life feels hard?
Forgiving when grace feels costly?
Joyful even in uncertainty?
Courageous when fear creeps in?
Reflecting on this question can shift your mindset from performance to purpose.
Your vows should reflect not just who you are today, but who you’re becoming through Christ.
Here is a picture of me (Amanda) reading my wedding vows at my wedding.
✨ Example from My Own Christian Wedding Vows
“I seek to be the kind of woman who abides in God daily and who believes that there is always more love to give, mercy to grant, peace to experience, courage to summon, strength to rely on, hope to believe in, service to provide, joy to unveil, and purpose within me through the power of Christ.”
💕 Example from a Bride I Helped
“I commit to prioritizing our marriage over being right, to remind myself that we are on the same team — and as a team, we will handle all of life’s challenges together.”
🕊 Why These Promises Matter
Your wedding vows aren’t just words for the ceremony — they’re an anchor for your marriage.
They pull you back when you start to drift.
They remind you who you desire to be.
They call you to love like Christ — faithfully, sacrificially, and wholeheartedly.
So before you write another word, pause and ask:
What kind of wife do I seek to be?
I’d love to hear your answer in the comments below. 💛
✨ Need Help Writing Your Christian Wedding Vows?
My name is Amanda, and I am a professional wedding vow writer as well as a devoted Christian. I truly would love the opportunity to help you craft beautiful and meaningful wedding vows that perfectly capture the essence of your love and commitment.
